MINUTES OF
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2007, 5:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, PIGEON FORGE,
Mayor Chance called the meeting to order with the following in attendance: Vice Mayor Sexton, Commissioner Reagan, Commissioner Brackins, Commissioner McClure, City Manager Teaster, City Recorder Clabo, City Attorney Gass, Public Works Director Miller, Community Development Director Jagger, members of the press and interested citizens.
Mayor Chance opened the meeting and Commissioner McClure led in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Chance opened the regular meeting and presented the minutes of previous meeting for approval.
The minutes were unanimously approved following motion by Commissioner McClure and second to motion by Commissioner Brackins.
The authorization for the payment of bills was unanimously approved following motion by Vice Mayor Sexton and second to motion by Commissioner Reagan.
RESOLUTION NO. 732 authorizing the publication of notice regarding delinquent taxes, penalties and interest for the year 2005 was presented for approval. City Manager Teaster stated that this was an annual process in dealing with delinquent taxes. On a motion by Commissioner Brackins, second by Commissioner McClure and with all voting “aye” the resolution was approved.
Approval of engineering task order with SSR, Inc. for preparation of updated City water and sewer specifications was presented for approval. Public Works Director Miller stated that the agreement was for the preparation of updated city water & sewer standard specifications and would be completed at a cost of $15,000. On a motion by Vice Mayor Sexton, second by Commissioner McClure, it was unanimously approved to accept the agreement as presented.
Approval of engineering services with Wilbur Smith Associates for final construction
plans for median work, etc. on parkway between
Consideration of budget modification with FMSM Engineers to complete Dry Fork floodplain modeling was presented for approval. Community Development Director Jagger stated that FEMA is doing updates on the floodplains and Pigeon Forge has not been done since the 1980’s. This will be at a cost of $15,000. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins, it was unanimously approved to accept the request as presented.
Approval of concession supplies for parks and recreation department per current budget was presented for approval. Parks and Recreation Director Wilbanks discussed and stated that JBA Vending Company submitted the low bid for candy products and The IJ Company submitted the low bid for food products. On a motion by Vice Mayor Sexton, second by Commissioner McClure, it was unanimously approved to accept the bids as presented.
Approval of street light maintenance and materials bid for street department was presented for approval. Public Works Director Miller stated that he recommended the low bid from Wholesale Supply at a cost of $9,298.38. On a motion by Commissioner Brackins, second by Commissioner McClure, it was unanimously approved to accept the bid as presented.
Approval of Governor’s Highway Safety Grant for three (3) computers for police department was presented for approval. City Manager Teaster discussed and stated that this would be funded 100% by the state. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Vice Mayor Sexton, it was unanimously approved to accept the grant as presented.
Approval of bid on WinterFest replacement bulbs was presented for approval. Public Works Director Miller stated that five bids were received and that he was recommending Noble Seasonal. On a motion by Commissioner Brackins, second by Commissioner McClure, it was unanimously approved to accept the bid as presented.
Manager’s report included the following:
1. The police department has a wrecked vehicle that has been determined not fixable. The insurance agency has issued a check for $21,600. The police department can purchase a new vehicle from the state wide contract for $22,475. It has been determined that the department will find the additional funds from another budget line if necessary. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Reagan, it was unanimously approved to use the insurance proceeds to purchase a replacement vehicle.
2. There is a vacancy on the tree board and it is recommended that Gene Davis be appointed to fill the open position. On a motion by Vice Mayor Sexton, second by Commissioner McClure, it was unanimously approved to fill the vacancy as requested.
3. A public hearing will be held on Ordinance No. 820, 821, and 822 on March 12, 2007 at city hall in the council room at 5:30 p.m.
4. A beer board meeting has been scheduled for March 9, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the council room.
Mayor Chance asked for comments from the floor or Board.
Executive Director of Tourism Downey showed council an EMMY award that had been received by the city for the My Pigeon Forge advertising campaign.
There being no further comments, and Executive Director of Tourism Downey offering a closing prayer, the meeting was duly adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
APPROVED: _____Ralph
MAYOR
ATTEST: ______Dennis C Clabo______
CITY RECORDER